I absolutely love this channel. As an East TN native who is looking forward to moving back to TN from Southern CO after 7 years, your channel is giving me both excitement and comfort to get back to these waters.
here is sort of exploring i think you should do - fishing some saltwater and chumming with frozen ground up herring in a mesh bag = feeding frenzy - you could do this maybe get some bigger mackerels or tuna - do james river #brackish
Just ordered my Old Town Sportsman 106 powered by Minn Kota tonight. I took my 12’ Sundolphin out the other day and it was nice, even though nothing was biting. Still pretty cold and the reservoir is drawn down quite a bit for the expected runoff. The level fluctuates as much as 4’ and so much mud is showing.
Thanks for posting this video. I want to start kayak tournaments. I think the part about posting fish pics to the tourney app is my biggest fear of messing up.
spot lock gps motor and the best fishfinder you can get for less than 1000 - you could claim them as writeoffs possibly - build a small ranch and a big garage/office - try to buy land and build it with no bank help - at least you would have good hvac! #one piece at a time
Swing for dinks... literally just try to catch a limit, after the first daylight bite is gone, with your confidence baits. Then start working to cull your smallest ones fishing with big baits or whatever. The only pressure you have is your own. Relax and fish and have fun. I see so many people stressing out over a tournament, when really you should just be going to meet new friends and learn. I've placed higher in my "goof off" tournaments than I've ever placed stressing out about it like I used to.
Good info for someone who has a kayak. Well, I read all the comments and when I read the one about the bird's nest I had to go back and scroll through the video again (because I didn't remember seeing the nest the first time). Do you know what species it is? How about giving us updates on any baby birds. You could hold up your gopro on a pole , so it would be like the famous Eagle Nest cam !!!! LOL ! If I was guessing, I'd say this bird comes back every year to build a nest there. I have several that do that at my house. GOD'S creatures....GOD'S plan ! As always, be safe. Randy B.
Great video! Remember my first tourney vid drops on Monday may 2nd I want you to watch it and criticize the hell outta me lol just kidding but at least be honest! It should only get better from here on out looking for that 1st place finish and better video editing skills are coming the more I do it 🤙
If you don’t have a $2000 pedal kayak or better tournament suck. A paddle yak can’t keep up. There don’t appear to be any classes so this video is an attempt to coerce paddle kayaks to sign up. They’re basically trying to rip you off!
Great video, keep it simple is what I keep hearing. I should be fishing my first tournament here soon.
Cool video and thanks for the information John and the best of luck on your next tourament. God bless you and your family.🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊😊🙂
I can't wait to customize my own kayak 🔥
Thank you for this video. It’s really nice. You make it a me feel more comfortable about kayak tournaments.
Very good info! Moving to the Knoxville area this summer. Gonna get a Kayak and try and learn the area.
I absolutely love this channel. As an East TN native who is looking forward to moving back to TN from Southern CO after 7 years, your channel is giving me both excitement and comfort to get back to these waters.
Great video sir, also good tips and information thank you for sharing.
John, i was literally just thinking about doing this sometime soon!!! Get out my head 😆
You should get a Yakgadget sidewinder for anchoring. Best $50 I've spent.
Great information I’m to old but I would love to try 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
here is sort of exploring i think you should do - fishing some saltwater and chumming with frozen ground up herring in a mesh bag = feeding frenzy - you could do this maybe get some bigger mackerels or tuna - do james river #brackish
Just ordered my Old Town Sportsman 106 powered by Minn Kota tonight. I took my 12’ Sundolphin out the other day and it was nice, even though nothing was biting. Still pretty cold and the reservoir is drawn down quite a bit for the expected runoff. The level fluctuates as much as 4’ and so much mud is showing.
Great info bud! Just have fun.
I would do crappie tournaments but now days if you dont have live scope then its going to be tough.
Thank you for the video! Very helpful 🎣
Great information great video
Hey! Can you do a video on how you have your gopro setup on that rear pole?
Thanks for posting this video. I want to start kayak tournaments. I think the part about posting fish pics to the tourney app is my biggest fear of messing up.
spot lock gps motor and the best fishfinder you can get for less than 1000 - you could claim them as writeoffs possibly - build a small ranch and a big garage/office - try to buy land and build it with no bank help - at least you would have good hvac! #one piece at a time
I needed this video thanks
John, you said you use snaps? Do you ever use any sort of swivel? Like with a spinning lure?
Sometimes, so i can change out crankbaits
Broke it down well brother, your becoming a Pro!!!!!
now just to start catching bass
These are some good tips. I plan on doing a tournament here pretty soon
Swing for dinks... literally just try to catch a limit, after the first daylight bite is gone, with your confidence baits. Then start working to cull your smallest ones fishing with big baits or whatever. The only pressure you have is your own. Relax and fish and have fun. I see so many people stressing out over a tournament, when really you should just be going to meet new friends and learn. I've placed higher in my "goof off" tournaments than I've ever placed stressing out about it like I used to.
Sage advice. When I am hunting fishing or hiking I bring plenty of water and food. Can't fish at your best if you are shaking from being hungry.
true
Very informative 👏 👌 👍
Appalachian Kayak Fishing League , Fontana to Burton ...motors allowed.
What tournament app do you use if you don't mind me asking
I miss snacks like you eat bro. Enjoy them while you can. 😉
What about trolling motor? I've got a yak gadget front mount with a minn kota 30 for my big fish 120. Do most allow tolling?
I want to use a milk crate, but how do you secure the items inside in case of flipping?
dont plan on flipping, try to be very careful in current
Great video
Glad I didn't tip over that kayak the other day!!!!! Hahaha Hahaha!!
How much cost kayak 10 f ?I want to go fishsing with you my friend, where u can contact you
I need to know how to host a tournament
Great video! Is that a birds nest on your downspout? 😎
That’s my pet bird
Or just use 1 rod like I do!! Lol 😆 🤣 or not!!! Wooooooo!!
What net is that that is mentioned?
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Good info for someone who has a kayak. Well, I read all the comments and when I read the one about the bird's nest I had to go back and scroll through the video again (because I didn't remember seeing the nest the first time). Do you know what species it is? How about giving us updates on any baby birds. You could hold up your gopro on a pole , so it would be like the famous Eagle Nest cam !!!! LOL ! If I was guessing, I'd say this bird comes back every year to build a nest there. I have several that do that at my house. GOD'S creatures....GOD'S plan ! As always, be safe. Randy B.
Great video! Remember my first tourney vid drops on Monday may 2nd I want you to watch it and criticize the hell outta me lol just kidding but at least be honest! It should only get better from here on out looking for that 1st place finish and better video editing skills are coming the more I do it 🤙
Anyone fishing kayak tourneys in Michigan?
How did you know…?
Hi
How do you find tournaments to fish if you don’t have a Facebook like me?
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Not sure. Find somebody that already does tournaments in your area
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Awesome video i shared u on facebook again
If you don’t have a $2000 pedal kayak or better tournament suck. A paddle yak can’t keep up. There don’t appear to be any classes so this video is an attempt to coerce paddle kayaks to sign up. They’re basically trying to rip you off!